Straw Vote Takes Flavors of A Nationwide Result
Straw votes from Maryland Iowa Kansas Missouri and theater polls in New York Cincinnati St Louis Baltimore show Taft leading in several states with Bryan strong in Missouri and Baltimore while New York theaters yield varied results. The nationwide pattern hints at a turbulent path to November.
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Maryland
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Greater
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Des Moines
Burlington
Louis City
Council Bluffs
Chicago Record-Herald
Taft
Topeka
Wichita
Manhattan
State Agricultural College
Bryan
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Chanler
War Seems Likely Over Eastern Europe Crisis
Paris reports optimism shattered as H L Owen a Missouri railroad employee and brother in law of Jesse Warren is killed by a train in Jefferson City. Turkish mobilization in Asia Minor signals tense path to potential war with Bulgaria and other powers. Warren and Ada travel to Lincoln Mo to be with the deceased’s mother as remains are interred.
Bryan Honored by Dover with Enthusiastic Reception
In Dover on October 16 Wm. J. Bryan spoke at the Auditorium after a civic escort via streets lined with crowds and marching clubs. Fireworks and electrical effects lit the night as Bryan delivered the principal address of the evening.
Festive Ice Cream Supper At Jones Chapel School
Jones Chapel hosts an ice cream supper and speaking event Saturday night at the new schoolhouse west of Ada between Sandy and Spring Brook. Citizens built a northeast district school for about 50 children, seeking funds to retire the debt and attract neighboring patrons to the fundraiser.
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Jones Chapel
Good Citizens
Ada
Sandy
Spring Brook
Pickett
Choctaw Chickasaw Notices and U.S. Supreme Court Case
In Washington on October 16 the Supreme Court heard Secretary Garfield v Goldsby a Chickasaw and Ida and George Allison Cherokee over Hitchcock removing 1500 Indian names from five civilized tribes citizenship rolls. In Oklahoma Tuskahoma sees Choctaw vacancies filled by Gov McCurtain allies with Dick Locke Jr Silas Cole and Dr E N Wright. The council backs land sales and opposes using coal royalties for schools while Indians seek restoration of omitted names. Attorneys Bonaparte Fowler for government and Morrill Kappler Gichheimer for Indians argued the case.
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Tuskahoma
Green McCurtain
House
Senate
Council
Dick Locke, Jr
Silas Cole
Antlers
E. N. Wright
Olney
John Harrison
Atoka County
Wright
Washington
Major Hackett
McAlester
McCurtain
District of Columbus
Supreme Court
Bonaparte
Fowler
Morrill and
Kappler
C. H. Gichheimer
Oklahoma
Two Crops of Grapes Reported in Oklahoma
Muskogee Oklahoma October 16 two crops of grapes grown on the same vine were harvested in midsummer and again now maturing. Dr H C Rogers notes the first crop was well matured with fine flavor and the second crop is nearing ripeness with fruit on large clusters.
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Muskogee
H. C. Rogers
Ada Couple Wed at Groom's Home in Morning Ceremony
Sunday morning at 9739 the groom E A Hiett and bride Katie Hall were married by Rev T L Rippey at the groom's home. Hiett, long-time Ada resident and Townsend Avenue Hotel proprietor, weds the bride who came from Wetumka with her mother Mrs Day moving in with the couple.
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E. A. Hiett
Katie Hall
T. L. Rippey
Hiett
Ada
Townsend Avenue
Wetumka
For Sale Timber Land Near Roff with Cultivation and Homes
320 acres of timber land 69 acres in cultivation two houses two wells located five miles north of Roff Oklahoma known as the Arthur Gaddih place abstract of title will be given sale by Byrd Townsend and Colbert Franks Okla focuses on land and property details for potential buyers.
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Roff
Arthur Gaddih
Byrd, Townsend & Colbert
Wtf
Franks, Okla
American Fleet Arrives in Yokohama Harbor in Fog
The American battleship fleet anchored in Yokohama at 9 30 after a fog delay. A prior 8 45 salute from one of the Japanese battleships greeted the tender Yank ton as the fleet neared its docking grounds amid great enthusiasm.
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Yokohama
Have You Given Your Dollar for the Campaign Fund
Tomorrow the News will remit to headquarters the cash received to date for the Democratic campaign fund. Those who wish to contribute are urged to hand in the amount tomorrow at the latest. Reese Laxative Cough Syrup promises quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers recommend it for children as it is pleasant to take and gently laxative. Guaranteed. Sold by Gwinn Mays & Co. 251mo
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Democratic
Bryan
Reese
Gwinn-Mays & Co
Ada Teachers Meet. County Warrants Exchange Arranged
Ada Oklahoma October 16 1908 holders of county warrants may obtain par value at Oklahoma State Bank via arrangement with state treasurer J A Menefee. Pontotoc County Teachers Association in Ada in session with strong attendance and a new permanent bi monthly organization backed by papers and speeches.
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Ada
Okla
J. A.menefee
Oklahoma State Bank
Menefee
Robt
Wimbish
Pontotoc
Oklahoma City Panels Decide on Cardwell Libel Case
An agreement among Attorney Cardwell and Governor Haskell's backers forms a three man panel to decide if Cardwell will continue his criminal libel suit. The trio includes Senator Roy Stafford, Lee Cruce, and Jesse Dunn, all aligned with or previously allied to the governor, with possible monetary bail for Cardwell.
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Roy E Stafford
Daily
Oklahoma
Lee
Cruce
Board of
Regents of
Oklahoma University
Gov
Haskell
Jesse J. Dunn
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Cardwell
New Stnr Tribune
Stafford
Fatal farm quarrel near Mustang claims 18 year old
Oklahoma City Oct 19 An altercation over farm affairs led to Rural Anderson aged 18 being shot by Dave Atchison three miles north of Mustang at about 7 this morning. A shotgun loaded with buckshot caused a fatal wound near the right lung. Atchison was arrested and gave no statement on the cause.
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Lahoma City
Anderson
Dave Atchison
Mustarg
Atchison
Manzan Pile Remedy Offered by Gwinn-Mays Co
A ready to use pile remedy with nozzle attached claims to soothe heal and reduce itching and inflammation avoiding surgery. Priced at 50 cents with a money back satisfaction guarantee. Sold by Gwinn Mays & Coa.
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Gwinn-Mays & Coa
Lost bear skin coat and cap in city area
Lost for a little girl Saturday between 2nd Street and Katy Crossing. Finder asked to notify Lee Smith or return items to the News office for a reward.
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2Nd Street
Katy Crossing
Lee Smith
Zemio promises cure for skin diseases in clean liquid
Advertising copy proclaims Zemio as a surface drawing antiseptic that removes germs and toxins and claims instant relief and permanent cures for all skin and scalp diseases. Sold widely with notice to write for samples from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. and Gwin-Mays & Co. distribution.
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ZEMO
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Gwin-Mays & Co
State Board Valuation Ruling Upheld by Attorney General
Guthrie Ok Oct 16 The attorney general says county boards of equalization must follow the state board on tax valuations after an inquiry from State Auditor Trapp. The Jefferson county board had reduced bank stock values to match the state board’s figures, asserting power to revise valuations.
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Guthrie
Trapp
Pineules for the kidneys healing hundreds testify
To those with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the kidneys bring relief in the first dose Hundreds of people today testify to their remarkable healing and tonic effect.
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Baron Rosen
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